Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Few people can seem to resist the taste of paneer (Indian cottage Cheese). Frankly I have yet to come across anyone who dislikes or hates paneer. In addition to be universally well liked, paneer also tends to be very versatile and can be used in a variety of savory and sweet dishes.

Kadai paneer is a classic North Indian curry that can be seen on the menu of most Indian restaurants around the world. The taste of this curry defies the simplicity of its preparation. This curry is quick to make, uses mostly regular pantry items and tastes fantastic. You could just as easily use this curry as a filling for a sandwich or a wrap as use it as a side dish with Indian flat breads like naan or chappathis.

Add blanched and cut tomatoes and saute until they start to become soft and mushy.

Add turmeric powder, chilli powder, garam masala and kasuri methi in quick succession and stir for a few seconds.

Add bell pepper, stir well and place the lid on the pan to allow bell pepper to soften a little (about a couple of minutes)

Turn down the heat to low to medium low. Add cubed paneer, salt to taste and milk.

Cover the pan with a lid and allow the paneer to cook on low heat until it softens. Remove lid and allow the paneer to cook until most of the milk is absorbed. Stir gently so that paneer holds its shape.

Remove from heat, garnish with finely cut cilantro and serve hot with Indian flat bread or naan or use in sandwiches or in wraps as a filling.

Serves approximately 2-3

Notes:
Its not absolutely essential to add milk, I've seen many versions without milk. Have even made it a few times myself without milk :) , but I find that adding a little milk makes the paneer a little more softer with a better texture that I enjoy, especially when I use store bought paneer.

Thanks for the simple and great-tasting recipe. The milk definitely plays a big part in making this recipe special. I tried this for a potluck Friday night and I am pleased with the results. Thanks for a great website. This is a go-to page for healthy and easy recipes.

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Dedication

This blog is dedicated to three wonderful women in my life who inspire me to give my best to creating the most tasty and healthy dishes.

My mother and my grandmother,two very gifted individuals who not only created magic in their kitchens from the most ordinary ingredients but also created magic in our lives with their love,generosity,spirit and laughter.I cherish the memories of my time with each of them

And my mother in law who with her wonderful smile,resourceful nature and patience continues to guide me,inspire me and makes my time spent with her in the kitchen and out of it, fun.